Dalton Brown joined Riverbender.com in January of 2022. He grew up in Jerseyville and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 2017. Dalton earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with a major in Mass Communications and a minor in Political Science.
During his time at SIUE, Dalton worked as a Copy Editor for The Alestle, the university’s news organization with print and online operations. As a small, student-run newspaper, he often found himself filling the role of reporter and writer and regularly wrote news, lifestyle, and opinion pieces for The Alestle. He received recognition from the Illinois College Press Association for his writing.
Dalton also interned at The Hauser Group, a St. Louis-based Public Relations firm with several clients around the Greater St. Louis area and beyond. During his internship, he wrote newsletter content, social media posts, and several press releases which were featured in publications including Riverbender.com, the Alton Telegraph, the St. Louis Business Journal, and more.
Dalton now covers local business, government/politics, crime, and general news for Riverbender.com.
WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells said his department has been prepared for the end of cash bail long before the Pre-Trial Fairness Act officially went into effect on Monday, Sept. 18. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Chief Wells assured the public that his department...
JERSEYVILLE - Four individuals are facing various battery charges in Jersey County, including two who were also charged with mob action. Recent court filings indicate these batteries took place across a two-day span from Sept. 8 to Sept. 9. Casey C. McGee, 24, of Jerseyville, was charged with...
EDWARDSVILLE - A new fast-casual southwestern restaurant is coming to Edwardsville when Moe’s Southwest Grill hosts its grand opening on Friday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m., and the first 25 people in line will get free burritos for a year. Moe’s is celebrating their grand opening with ...
JERSEYVILLE - During their 1953-54 season, the Jersey Community High School Panthers football team went 9-0. Stan Sinclair, former general manager of Sinclair Foods in Jerseyville, recently recalled his experience playing on the team, which will be honored at tonight’s Panthers football game...
EDWARDSVILLE - Bella Milano is officially marking 20 years of serving the Metro East region and beyond at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 with a rededication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the restaurant. The event kicks off a series of parties and promotions going until November to celebrate Bella...
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School recently selected JR Wells as a Student of the Month for September. Between his involvement in several school groups, his job, and working on his family’s farm, Wells keeps himself plenty busy both in and out of school. Wells has officially been name...
BETHALTO - The 27th annual Wings-N-Wheels Fly-In Festival takes flight on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1, each from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto. Featuring free flights for kids, tours of planes on the airport tarmac, a car show, food trucks, a Farmers...
JERSEYVILLE - The Jerseyville Police Department’s T.E.E.N.S. Program is hosting a two-day pickleball tournament fundraiser coming up on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 at Lions Club/Wittman Park. Officer Seth Tefertiller with the Jerseyville Police Department appeared on an episod...
JERSEYVILLE - Elise Noble has officially been named a Jersey Community High School Student of the Month for September. As a senior at JCHS, Noble has been heavily involved in many clubs and organizations, and is being recognized as a Student of the Month for Jersey County Circuit Court Clerk...
JERSEYVILLE - Seventh-grader Jackson Berghoff has been selected as Jersey Community Middle School’s Student of the Month for September. Principal Thomas Leslie said Berghoff was chosen for his strong work ethic, positive attitude, and more. Berghoff is being recognized as a Jersey Community...
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